Chemistry:Robinetin
Robinetin is an organic compound in the flavone group with the molecular formula C15H10O7. Chemically, it is a flavone with 5 hydroxy groups. Its name originates from the botanical name of the genus Robinia. [1]
Natural role
It has a role as a plant metabolite and is a pentahydroxyflavone and a 7-hydroxyflavonol.[2] Robinetin is one of the basic chemical extracts of the species black locust, Robinia pseudoacacia and its wood, imparting a high biological resistance against several pathogens (fungi, insects).[3]
As flavonoid, robinetin has also been isolated from the heartwood of the African species, Millettia stuhlmannii.[4]
Research
Recent research has focused on the health aspects of flavonoids for humans, particularly that of robinetin. It has been shown to possess a certain antioxidative activity, free radical scavenging capacity, coronary heart disease prevention, hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer activities.[5]
References
- ↑ Charlesworth, Edward H.; Robinson, Robert (1933). "73. Anthoxanthins. Part XIII. Synthesis of a colouring matter of Robinia pseudacacia". Journal of the Chemical Society (Resumed): 268. doi:10.1039/JR9330000268.
- ↑ "Robinetin". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/5281692.
- ↑ "Springer Handbook of Wood Science and Technology (Chapter 3. Wood Biology)". Springer Handbooks. Cham: Springer International Publishing. 2023. p. 107. doi:10.1007/978-3-030-81315-4. ISBN 978-3-030-81314-7.
- ↑ ILDIS, International Legume Database and Information Service; CHCD, Chapman & Hall Chemical Database (1994). Phytochemical dictionary of the Leguminosae. compiler, I.W. Southon; chemical data, Chapman & Hall Chemical Database; phytochemical database, R.J. White; botanical data, J.L. Zarucchi (1st ed.). London: Chapman & Hall. ISBN 0412397706.
- ↑ Kumar, Shashank; Pandey, Abhay K. (2013). "Chemistry and Biological Activities of Flavonoids: An Overview". The Scientific World Journal 2013 (1). doi:10.1155/2013/162750. ISSN 2356-6140. PMID 24470791.
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